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FV05 RFO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,521 mi
Last recorded74,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,521 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,521 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

o/s/rear marker light broken

Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,552 miles

oil leak vac pump area

Fail 25 Jun 2011 66,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front bumper under tray / cover insecure

oil leak vac pump area

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s marker light n/w

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,639 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 52,639 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.12.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,906 miles

Oil leak

letters faded front no plate

rear doors damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,331 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FV05 RFO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV05 RFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV05 RFO registered?

FV05 RFO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is FV05 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 RFO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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